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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
"We have a top striker": NYCFC's Valentin Castellanos hailed after brace vs. Miami ' MLSSoccer.comAs Heber continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered in September 2020, there’s increased pressure on Valentin Castellanos to lead the...
James Sands - Keeps clean sheet in winSands made three clearances, three interceptions and won three of five tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Inter Miami.
ImpactSands defended well as his side blanked Gonzalo Higuain and Miami on Saturday. He might have his hands busier Wednesday against fourth-placed Philadelphia, which have scored 25 goals in 19 matches this season.
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Keaton Parks - Keeps clean sheet in winParks made a clearance, two interceptions and won four of five tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Inter Miami.
ImpactParks defended well from midfield as his side cruised past Miami on Saturday. On Wednesday he will face the Union, which are fourth in the Eastern Conference.
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Gonzalo Higuain - Creates three chances in lossHiguain made an interception and created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against NYCFC. He also made a clearance in the match.
ImpactHiguain was kept quiet by New York City in regards to taking shots, but he still remained a threat on Wednesday with his passing despite not getting on the score sheet. He should have a better chance of getting in the net Wednesday against the 11th-placed Fire, which have conceded 29 goals in 18 matches this season.
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Blaise Matuidi - Wins two tackles against New York CityMatuidi made a clearance, three interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against NYCFC.
ImpactMatuidi was solid defensively on Saturday but he couldn't stop Valentin Castellanos' well-taken brace. He should have an easier time Wednesday against the Fire, which are 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Lewis Morgan - Takes five shots against New York CityMorgan took five shots (three on target) and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against NYCFC. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.
ImpactMorgan was once again a big goal threat on Saturday, but despite taking a combined eight shots (five on target) and creating three chances in his last two games, he hasn't scored or assisted a goal since mid-May. He will hope to change that Wednesday against the Fire, which have conceded 29 times in 18 matches this season.
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Nick Marsman - Concedes two goals in lossMarsman made a save but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against NYCFC.
ImpactMarsman was beaten by a Valentin Castellanos brace on Saturday -- though one of the goals was from the penalty spot -- as his side was blanked by New York City. He will try to bounce back Wednesday against the Fire, which have scored 20 goals in 18 matches this season.
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